Silent tribute for VE day heroes

Britain’s politicians put the drama of the General Election aside to pay tribute during a moving two-minute silence.

Prime Minister David Cameron joined LibDem Nick Clegg and Labour’s Ed Miliband – who had both just quit as their parties’ leaders – as the trio stood briefly side by side for the last time to commemorate the end of the Second World War in Europe.

All three looked drawn and tired as they laid wreaths at the memorial in Whitehall to mark the Germans’ surrender on May 8, 1945.

“Scores of Second World War veterans and thousands of onlookers waving Union Jack flags – some wearing 1940s-style clothing ”

SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon and Plaid Cymru chief Leanne Wood also laid wreaths while The Duke of York, 55, presented a similar tribute on behalf of the Royal Family.